Provence for the bathroom:
A Provence style bathroom is the most suitable place for relaxation. Calm color combinations, plenty of light, natural materials and things dear to the heart create a special cozy atmosphere. We have collected photos that show various options for decorating bathrooms in this beautiful direction. Its beauty is that it is not necessary to strictly adhere to the rules; it is enough to use stylized elements and basic recommendations to get a design close to the original.
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Modifications of finishing materials
When decorating a room in Provence style, you must use natural materials
A Provence style bathroom is treated as a single space. Therefore, to decorate the floor, walls and ceiling, it is necessary to select finishing materials that are in harmony with the typical texture and texture. It is allowed to draw barely noticeable boundaries in a Provencal interior painting by finishing the floor and lower part of the walls with plaster of the same color, and the ceiling and the adjacent wall fragment with paint of a different tone.
Bathroom tiles in Provence style should be selected with a matte surface. This distinctive design style categorically rejects modern fashion trends that involve the use of shiny glazed tiles. It is relevant to decorate bathroom walls using textured decorative plaster with expressive veins and roughness, through which the brickwork of the wall can be barely visible.
Elegant wrought iron furniture in Provence style bathroom design
Beautiful hygienic room in bed colors
The stonework in the area where the bathtub is installed will look unusual. It will harmoniously echo the plain porcelain stoneware slabs used for floor cladding. When choosing natural stone for wall decoration, it is important to leave the natural material in its original form, without using decorative paint or plaster.
Remember! The concept of Provence is based on the arrangement of a bathroom, where the furnishings should be as close as possible to the natural habitat. Therefore, to decorate the room it is necessary to select materials made of wood, stone, ceramics or glass.
Vinyl wallpaper in French country style
Wall decoration with wood is very often found in interior design in the Provence style.
Advice! When drawing up a design project in the Provence genre, it is extremely important to adhere to the main style vector: select finishing materials, furniture, plumbing fixtures and decorative items from natural raw materials.
Color spectrum
Various pastel colors are used as the background design of the bathroom - cold blue and olive, warm beige and sand, neutral gray and pearl. Often the bathroom is decorated in white colors, due to which the details of the furnishings look much more expressive.
The photo shows a spacious bathroom in Provence style in cream tones.
A restrained palette in the bathroom creates a magical atmosphere, filling it with soft shades of colors faded under the bright sun and turquoise reflections of sea waves. Lavender and soft green tones, symbolizing the flower fields in the south of France, help you relax and fill you with tranquility.
The photo shows an example of a color combination reminiscent of the sea, sun and summer. A bathroom with a window in the attic in Provence style is made in sand and sky shades.
Ceiling design ideas
The ceiling in a Provencal bathroom is characterized by the installation of oversized beams covered with white paint. Designers allow the use of moldings with minimal decorative design.
A white bathroom looks beautiful, fresh and spacious
Wooden beams in French country style interior ceiling design
On a note! In rare cases, the ceiling is equipped with boards with an aged effect: deliberately uneven edges, indicating handicraft production, roughness, chips, scratches or traces of peeling paint.
External imperfection looks unique and successfully emphasizes the individuality of the Provence style with inimitable features. Established designers practice decorating the ceiling with paintings depicting sea scenes, endless expanses of lavender fields, blooming gardens and other landscapes of the French province. Due to the marine climate, the presence of imitation traces of weathering, sand and salt deposits on finishing materials is encouraged.
In the central part of the ceiling there must be a massive chandelier with a wrought iron base, fabric lampshades or glass shades made in the form of inflorescences. A beautiful interior composition can be created from standard lamps and sconces installed above the mirror.
A spectacular chandelier in the form of a candelabra will emphasize the Provence style
Wood in the ceiling looks very beautiful
Adaptation of Provence for an apartment
Let's be honest: it's 2021 outside the window and any classic style is an imitation . Nobody demands from us a historically accurate imitation, and we owe nothing to the style of Provence or France.
Then let's make a bathroom with elements of Provence style and adapt it for an ordinary apartment, where there is no window in the bathroom and the area is small. And we don’t have servants either.
First, we replace the freestanding bathtub with a regular rectangular one and cover it with tiles. This will already make the bathroom suitable for cleaning, will significantly simplify your life and save your budget. By design, the bathroom will not suffer much from this. Can be replaced with a shower.
Because We have a bathroom without a window, but for Provence it would be necessary, mirrors will replace it for us. You can make doors in the form of mirrors within frames. You can even close pipes like this. Well, why not. There is still no France outside the window, let there be a sewer. =)
We are making more closed storage areas to completely hide all items that do not correspond to classical styles.
We hide the washing machine and boiler completely from view, perhaps behind textiles.
We either lower the cabinet floor with the sink completely to the floor, or hang it, or choose one with legs higher so that it can be cleaned underneath.
We choose a wall-hung toilet with an installation - they also come in a classic style. Much more practical than floor-mounted. Read more about the design of bathrooms with toilets.
You can already live with such a bathroom, even if it does not 100% correspond to the Provence style. By the way, if you have a small bathroom, then consider the option of designing it in a Scandinavian style; it is more modern and practical, and is close to Provence in spirit and atmosphere.
How to decorate a bathroom in Provence style in a small apartment
Since this trend prefers spacious rooms, it is cramped in typical city apartments. However, this is not a reason to deny yourself the pleasure of decorating your bathroom in your favorite style. If you resort to certain tricks, even a tiny room will acquire a French flavor.
You will have to give up unnecessary items that do not perform any function. Do not overload the space; it is better to leave only the most necessary furniture. For decoration, it is recommended to choose light shades, since dark ones hide the space. Tiles on the walls or floor should be medium in size with a discreet small pattern or plain.
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Hanging open shelves and cabinets with distinctive finishes will create the right atmosphere. Wicker baskets for linen and cosmetics will complement the recognizable look.
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Even in a small bathroom you can put a tiny ottoman in the main finishing color. In addition to ease of use, it will give the interior a homely feel.
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Photo of a toilet in Provence style
In the design of the toilet, antique plumbing is appropriate, for example, a toilet equipped with a hanging cistern, or a sink, complemented by faucets with valve taps. As an accent, choose a mirror in an openwork frame or tiles with a floral print, small bouquets or meadow grass.
The light color scheme of French country visually expands the area and is therefore perfect for the design of small toilets.
In a small room, you can install narrower or built-in plumbing fixtures, use a monochromatic, faded finish without large patterns: this will add additional lightness and airiness to the atmosphere.
Bathroom finishing
The theater, as you know, begins with a hanger, and any style begins with the interior decoration of the room. Decorating a bathroom in Provence style sets the tone for the rest of the interior. Anyone can cope with this task.
It will not require trendy and modern materials. The motto of Provence is convenience, beauty, simplicity and environmental cleanliness.
Remember that the Provence style is created over the years. Preliminarily weigh the pros and cons, study all the nuances and not miss one important detail.
The calm of French romance and the palette of peace
In order to try on a Provence look for your bathroom, you will need to start from scratch. No professional can remake an old interior into the Provence style. Let's imagine our dream bathroom. What do you think it should be?
How to design bathroom flooring
Bathroom design in a romantic style requires natural materials. You can use a laminate board for this. For rooms with high humidity, it is recommended to choose a material whose surface is protected with a special coating. This reduces the risk of premature damage to the wood panel.
Some consumers prefer stone-look ceramic tiles. Thanks to it, the interior space helps to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the Mediterranean. The color of the flooring should be slightly darker than the design of the walls and ceiling.
Wall decoration
Another distinctive feature of this style is slight negligence.
Often this is the complete absence of grout between the tile covering. You can beautifully decorate the surface of the walls using ceramic tiles with floral patterns.
For people who prefer to keep up with the times, natural painted boards will be to their taste. You should not use this material for finishing small bathrooms. The fact is that the thickness of the wood material varies from 1 to 4 cm. This visually reduces the dimensions of the interior space.
Correctly designing the ceiling
The ceiling is usually painted white or simply whitewashed. If there are no windows, then a single-level ceiling with built-in lamps can be mounted on the ceiling. Drywall must be moisture resistant.
For a modest-sized bathroom, choose a light ceiling finish
Stretch ceilings look great. It is imperative to use a matte surface of the canvas, plain and without patterns or prints. The color should be in pastel and soothing colors: beige, white, pearl. If space allows, you can install false beams, which will give the room a natural and rustic style.
A spectacular chandelier with candelabra would be appropriate on the ceiling of a bathroom in a private home.
Entrance door
The bathroom starts from the front door. It is she who reveals to us the Provence miracle that lies behind it. This door is made of solid wood, it can be complemented by cracks, abrasions and roughness typical of Provence.
The color of the door is chosen in accordance with the basic design of the interior. It can be decorated with frosted glass. Often, Provence style doors are decoupaged with napkins and artificially aged using craquelure varnishes.
Solid wood door
Remember about the door handle, it should match the door, as rare and vintage. Door handles made of copper with porcelain elements look elegant.
Windows and lighting
According to all the canons of the Provence style, the bathroom should be filled with light. If the layout allows you to have a window in it, then this is real luck. Natural lighting allows you to fill the room with natural sun, which no fashionable lamp can replace. In addition, a window is an excellent method of ventilation.
Windows can be small or large, classic or unusual in shape. Opposite the window in Provence, according to the rules of style, there is an elegant bathtub or a stylish sink.
The bathroom should be full of light
Unfortunately, in city apartments the bathrooms are not designed for windows and this is why they are inferior to country houses. In this case, you will need to create the brightest and most comfortable lighting in the bathroom using a ceiling chandelier and wall lamps.
Tip A large mirror with a stylish frame made of wood or metal will help reflect light and double the amount of light.
Chandeliers and sconces in Provence should continue its inimitable style. Large multi-arm chandeliers with candles or beautiful lampshades feel great in a Provencal bathroom.
As a last resort, you can use spot ceiling lighting. However, I believe that it breaks the harmony of the style and complements it with modernity, far from the rural way of life.
Natural lighting allows you to fill the room with sunshine
Correctly designing the ceiling
Furniture, finishing materials, and the presence of specific accessories must be responsible for the correct interior design. A Provence style ceiling for a bathroom should be painted or whitewashed. The surface is left textured and uneven. If there is no natural light and there are no windows in the room, a ceiling made of moisture-resistant plasterboard is installed. A one- or two-level model with built-in lamps is allowed.
When choosing a stretch ceiling, the canvas should be plain, matte, without flashy colors or any images. Installed false panels will help add sophistication and give the bathroom a natural feel. Decorative beams that are made of wood or in the form of a skillful imitation of wood will look advantageous. For these elements, color shades are chosen from light brown to black and green.
Original bathroom furniture in Provence style
In a small bathroom or one combined with a toilet, you should not install massive cabinets; in this case, you should look at a floor-mounted wall-mounted sink.
Provence style design involves the installation of large-sized furniture
In a Provence style bathroom it is better to use:
- furniture with curved legs;
- mirrors in forged frames;
- elegant chests of drawers;
- shelves and wicker cabinets;
- aged decor;
- dressing tables.
Additionally, you need to install a rack with open shelves for towels and bath accessories, as well as a chair and a rattan chair for changing clothes.
Wooden furniture with worn surfaces will harmoniously fit into the Provencal interior.
All furniture should be round in shape with graceful bronze legs. A pastel shade with a floral pattern will additionally create the atmosphere of French Provence.
Mirror
To emphasize the peculiarity of the Provence style, an artificially aged mirror is hung on the wall . You can age a mirror frame using different methods: brushing or patination. Not only the frame, but also the mirror surface itself can be artificially aged. To do this, the glass is coated with a coating that makes the reflection muted.
A mirror in a Provence style bathroom is an important element
Artificial abrasions will help you fit better into the interior style
Asterisk ATTENTION : the mirror frame can be wooden or metal. The main thing is that it has a shabby and aged appearance.
Plumbing
- A bathroom sink in the Provence style can be built-in, with a pedestal (“tulip”) or a countertop. Hanging models are extremely rare. Material: ceramics, marble or its artificial analogues.
Overhead models in the shape of a round bowl are most reminiscent of faience washstands from the 18th century, when the French provincial style originated. By adding a jug to such a sink, where you can store, for example, fragrant bath bombs, we get a magnificent and stylish set.
- The bathtub, ideally cast iron or steel, should have a traditional shape. Usually it is placed on legs in the form of lion paws, but a simple support on the floor is also possible.
In spacious rooms, it is recommended to install the bathroom in the center, separated by textile drapery made of natural linen or cotton. It is advisable that it harmonizes in color and pattern with the window curtains for the bathroom .
- Faucets and showers in retro style “bronze” are the final touch in decorating Provençal bathrooms.
A Provence style bathroom with a shower is not a contradiction, but a desire to combine traditions and a modern level of comfort. To make the device less noticeable, it is advisable to use open models with completely transparent walls rather than hydroboxes.
Advice : when starting a bathroom renovation , you can set aside a niche for the shower in advance, thus hiding it as much as possible from prying eyes. This option will look most harmonious (see photo ):
Design Features
The name Provence itself translates as province. It has rustic charm, home comfort and coziness.
Provence style in the bathroom interior is manifested in the following details:
- rustic simplicity;
- lack of mannerisms;
- unity with nature;
- a large number of floral patterns;
- natural shades faded in direct sunlight;
- unique grace and romance.
Joomla ATTENTION : in the Provencal style it is unacceptable to use modern elements and finishing materials.
A feature of the Provencal style is the presence of various accessories: framed mirrors, twisted candlesticks, candelabra, wicker baskets, figurines.
Any repair work begins with the selection of finishing materials:
- Ceramic tiles that imitate natural materials are suitable for the floor., wooden boards, stone, laminate with a relief pattern and pronounced texture.
Ceramic tiles on the floor look richWooden planks add rustic simplicity
- The walls are tiled with small tiles: 15x15 or 20x20 cm. The tiles should not have gloss or complex patterns . But ornaments in the form of flowers, animals, and birds are welcome.
- The ceiling is painted or covered with decorative plaster.
Star Half (Inverted) ATTENTION : when choosing floor tiles, preference is given to products with a matte and rough surface.
As for plumbing fixtures, they must be ceramic . Particular attention is paid to the choice of bathroom. If the room is spacious, a beautiful bathtub with curved legs is installed in it . And the table under the sink is chosen with carved balusters - supports. The Provence style sink is mounted on the wall or mounted on legs. When choosing a faucet, you should avoid straight shapes and bright colors. It is recommended to take the shower head and valve in one set.
A bathtub on curved legs is installed in a spacious room.
Elegant sink with forged elements in Provence style
Warning ATTENTION : in order to achieve harmony in the interior, plumbing fixtures are selected from the same manufacturer.
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Bathroom lighting in Provence style and choice of lighting fixtures
In a large bathroom, a massive chandelier in a thin forged frame and the same lamps on the walls will look ideal. You can place bronze candelabra and candlesticks on the chest of drawers. The light bulbs are energy-saving, warm light: they will provide good lighting, like on the shores of France.
The interior of a bathroom in a Provencal style provides abundant natural light
In the absence of a window, comfortable lighting is provided by sufficient lamps
Decor and accessories
Since this style is based on decor, the selection of accessories in the bathroom design should be given as much attention as possible.
Mirror. Large, vintage, with traces of antiquity on a heavy frame - an ideal option that can set the desired tone for the entire room.
Bath curtain. It makes sense to complement a comfortable glass partition with decorative curtains made of waterproof fabric in a beautiful French pattern. Heavy decorative tiebacks are a must-have.
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Accessories. It is important that dispensers, soap dishes, towel holders and other bathroom accessories match the design of faucets and furniture fittings. It’s okay if they take on a lot of attention: this will only emphasize the decorativeness and flirtatious mood of the setting.
If the size of the bathroom allows, complement the interior with an elegant armchair in a linen cover or a pouf upholstered in fabric with soft colors.
Take a closer look at the circular curtains: they look romantic and stylish.
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Fresh flowers are also appropriate.
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Curtains
When talking about Provence bathroom curtains, I mean three options:
- window curtains;
- small curtains for furniture;
- curtain designed directly for the bathing procedure.
Roman curtains in the interior
Let's look at each position separately:
Window curtains for the Provence bathroom are a real flight of fancy. They can be plain or floral, with or without frills . It is important that they are made from natural materials (silk is an exception).
Options for “Roman” and “roller” curtains or wood-look blinds look original and very stylish on Provence bathroom windows. Rustic drawer curtains serve as an elegant decoration for shelves, furniture or a cabinet under the sink.
There may be no bath curtain, but it is more cozy when it pleasantly envelops the bath in a romantic mood. It is difficult to buy such a curtain in a regular store. They can be sewn to order from special water-repellent materials.
Curtains should be made from natural materials
A curtain for a bathroom in the Provence style is hung on an unusually shaped cornice . It is round or oval. In any condition, such a curtain looks noble and elegant.
How not to decorate bathrooms in this style: 3 main mistakes
1. Build an interior using combinations that are too contrasting. Provence is about nuances, so in general the appearance of the bathroom should be designed in tones that are approximately equal in visual weight.
2. Use linear or spot lighting. This will modernize a retro bathroom—in a bad way.
3. Include angular fixtures and furniture in the bathroom interior. Smooth, rounded lines are the right base for the decor.
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Carved furniture facades will complement a Provencal bathroom just as well as painted ones.
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